The Project

A former editor at Pregnancy & Newborn needed to build a network of parenting/pregnancy/fitness writers for Healthline, her new San Francisco gig. I’m flattered to share that she thought of me right away. I started writing for the website in 2014, and I remained a regular contributor to that veritable treasure trove of useful content until the publisher shuttered its freelancer program. I spent years on the Healthline wellness team, knocking out content designed to support, guide and inspire readers toward positive health. Where else would I learn so much about the surprisingly varied health benefits of celery (you’d be shocked), the pros and cons of home births, the most appropriate age to begin dating or the skin-boosting benefits of goat milk? It’s been educational, to say the least. Check out all the content I’ve written for Healthline here.

The Process

My assignments for Healthline ranged from lifestyle pieces to those with a decidedly medical slant. There were style guides to follow, word counts to hit, deadlines that couldn’t be missed, details to be researched and medical reviewers to satisfy. Above all, I needed to be sure that every piece is informative and useful without sacrificing accuracy and thoughtfulness.

I wrote on and off for Healthline for close to ten years, and it was great work . “Over a short period of time, Jessica [proved] herself to be an indispensable contributor to Healthline.com,” says Elsbeth Riley, former Healthline editor. “Her excellent writing, thorough research, and overall hard work helped us launch a new content vertical. Her abilities and knowledge span everything from fitness, pregnancy, to parenthood. I would highly recommend her services to any individual or company seeking quality content from a professional and experienced writer.”